Meat Apprentice

SUMMARY

The Meat Apprentice works under the Meat Manager learning meat cutting skills and equipment use, while providing genuine customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn how to read cutting listsLearn how to cut all primal to specific techniquesLearn how to grind meatsLearns how to rotate product properlyLearns how to operate wrapping scale & other machinery in Meat DepartmentLearns how to receive and process meat shipmentsMaintains meat casesFills cases/stocks meatAssists customers with requests and informationCleans and sanitizes equipment, cases work area, and sales floorWorks within company programs, policies and proceduresOther duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Friendly & Sales MindedAbility to work in a cold environmentAbility to prioritize and multi task in fast paced environmentCommunication SkillsSelf-motivatedProblem solving skillsAdaptabilityDesire to move up within department

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

No experience requiredSupermarket experience helpful

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Write simple correspondence.Present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or associates

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math concepts. (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, )

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heelSafety CutterKnivesApronUniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

StandWalkUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsCommunicate with associates and customersLift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

Lift and/or move up to 50 poundsStoop

 Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

SitClimbBalanceKneelCrouchCrawlSmellLift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

CloseDistanceAbility to adjust focusAbility to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Frequently

Moving mechanical partsExposed to wet and/or humid conditionsExtreme cold and chemicals while cleaning.

Occasionally

Fumes or airborne particlesToxic or caustic chemicalsRisk of electrical shock

Noise Level

Moderate in most areas

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location

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